In May, Idaho Power applied to increase its overall rates by 13%. (File photo courtesy of Idaho Power)

Officials with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission have announced how the public can comment on Idaho Power’s application to increase the rates it charges electricity customers.

Idaho Power’s 20-year energy plan predicts large increase in customer growth and peak energy load

In May, Idaho Power filed an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking an overall rate increase of about $199 million, or about 13%.

If approved as requested, the average residential customer’s bill would increase by about $21.66 each month, or about $260 per year.

Beginning in September, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will conduct several public meetings and solicit public testimony

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